Chirlyart Photography · Cologne · NRW & Surroundings
Wedding Photography.
From the first kiss to
the last dance.
Whether civil ceremony, free ceremony, church wedding or Elopement – I accompany your most beautiful day exactly as it should be: authentic, quiet and full of heart.
How I work
I don’t photograph
for the gallery –
but for you.
Weddings have their own rhythm. I respect it. No staging, no interrupting, no „smile please“. I move through your day like a guest – just with a camera.
The result: images that show how it really was. The tears at the vows. The laughter at the first dance. The look that only the two of you know.
I accompany you throughout NRW – Cologne, Cologne, Bonn, Aachen, Münster, Dortmund and beyond.
8+
Years of Experience
300+
weddings accompanied
12
Hours Maximum Coverage
3
Day Destination Elopement
∞
Unforgettable moments
What’s possible
Every wedding is unique.
I cover all wedding formats – from the civil vows to the multi-day Destination Elopement.
01
Civil Ceremony
The official ceremony – short, intimate and emotional. I capture the moment of the vows, the rings and the first embrace as a married couple.
2 – 4 hours
02
Church Ceremony
From the processional to the recessional. Light atmosphere, church architecture, glances and tears – I capture everything without disturbing.
3 – 6 hours
03
Free Ceremony
On the beach, in the forest, in a castle or in a courtyard. The free ceremony is as individual as the two of you – and I’m there.
3 – 8 hours
04
Elopement & Intimate Wedding
Just the two of you, the location and the light. No schedule, no guests – just the moment. Throughout NRW.
3 – 10 hours
05
Full Day Wedding
From the preparations through the ceremony to dinner. The classic wedding reportage – complete and unforgettable.
8 – 10 hours
06
Full Day – 12 Hours
The complete day – from Getting Ready on both sides to midnight. Fireworks, evening show, last dance. Nothing goes untold.
Up to 12 hours
07
Elopement Destination
1 – 3 days
Your dream of a wedding in a special place in the world? Tenerife, Mallorca, the Amalfi Coast, Iceland, Scotland or wherever your heart takes you – I accompany you on your multi-day adventure and capture every facet.
A Destination Elopement of 1 to 3 days offers space for travel & exploration, the ceremony at your dream location, After-session the next day and plenty of undisturbed time for the two of you.
Travel & Location Scouting
Ceremony on your chosen day
After-Session & Portraits
Worldwide – on request
What’s included
Services overview.
| Service | civil ceremony 2–4 hrs |
Half day 4–6 hrs |
Full day 8–10 hrs |
Full Day up to 12 hrs |
Destination 1–3 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — Coverage & Reportage | |||||
| Civil Ceremony | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | on request |
| Church / free ceremony | on request | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Elopement ceremony | – | on request | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reception & congratulations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wedding celebration & Dinner | – | partially | ✓ | ✓ | on request |
| First dance | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | on request |
| Evening atmosphere & Party | – | – | partially | ✓ | on request |
| Last dance / Midnight | – | – | – | ✓ | on request |
| — Destination & Multi-day services | |||||
| On-site location scouting | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Travel & Exploration day | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| After-Session Day 2 | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Golden Hour & Evening light session | – | – | partially | ✓ | ✓ |
| Destination worldwide | – | – | on request | on request | ✓ |
| — Getting Ready & Portraits | |||||
| Bridal preparations (Getting Ready) | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Getting Ready groom | – | – | on request | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couple portraits after the ceremony | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family & group photos | compact | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | on request |
| Details & decoration | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| — Delivery & Extras | |||||
| Number of images (approx.) | 80–150 | 150–300 | 300–500 | 500–900 | 400–1200+ |
| Professional image editing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery via download link | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant print on-site | on request | on request | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel costs NRW | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | individual |
| International travel / Destination | – | – | on request | on request | ✓ |
✓ = included · on request = possible on request · – = not included
How it works
From the enquiry to your images.
Free introductory call
We talk about your day, your wishes and everything that matters to you. By phone, video call or in person in Cologne.
Individual planning & booking
I create a personal quote tailored to your day. After booking, your date is firmly reserved.
Your wedding day
I arrive on time, know the plan and move calmly through the day. You don’t have to worry about anything – just celebrate.
Delivery of your images
Within 4–6 weeks you receive your professionally edited images in full resolution – ready for print, album and social media.
Forever
Images that last. That you take out in 10 years and feel how that day felt. That is my goal for every wedding.
„I believe that photos don’t just capture what happened – they preserve the feeling. That’s exactly what I look for for you.“
Chirly Chantal Hübenthal · Chirlyart Photography
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★ Wedding Photography NRW & Surroundings
Your day.
My full attention.
Write to me with your date – I’ll check my availability and get back to you personally. The first call is free and non-binding.